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a first for the obama white house. the vice president meets today with the nra to discuss gun safety. >>> trapped in ice. a race against time to save a pod of killer whales. their only access to air is a small hole there in the ice sheet. experts, now, rushing to the scene. >>> and oscar's arrival. dreams will be made and broken this morning, as the academy award nominations are announced. >>> good thursday morning. i'm sunny hostin. >> and i'm rob nelson. experts in every state are scrambling to deal with a flood of flu patients. >> one city has declared a state of emergency. abc's tahman bradley has the very latest. >> reporter: doctors are calling it one of the fiercest outbreaks in a decade. this flu strain that started in october, instead of january, has spread to 41 states, hitting at least 2,200 people. >> i'm declaring a public health emergency in the city of boston. >> reporter: boston mass general is seeing unprecedented levels of patients. many of whom have to wait 24 hours to be admitted. in pennsylvania, o
a first for the obama white house. the vice president meets today with the nra to discuss gun safety. >>> trapped in ice. a race against time to save a pod of killer whales. their only access to air is a small hole there in the ice sheet. experts, now, rushing to the scene. >>> and oscar's arrival. dreams will be made and broken this morning, as the academy award nominations are announced. >>> good thursday morning. i'm sunny hostin. >> and i'm rob nelson....
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the obama white house has studied this very, very closely. they know the perils of the second term. they think they can avoid the worst pitfalls. first of all, they are saying there's no scandals on the horizon, but they say they can avoid the worst by having a focused agenda and moving fast. >> we'll see if they can. george, thank you very much. george will have a special inauguration edition of "this week" this morning. white house senior adviser david plouffe is on the show plus a special guest, eva longoria. >> ah, stay with abc news and "gma" for continuing coverage of inauguration 2013. we'll be live tomorrow beginning at 7:00 a.m. with george and josh elliott co-anchoring a special edition of "good morning america" from washington. >>> but we're going to turn now to some very dramatic video and we want to warn you, some viewers may find this hard to watch. a failed assassination attempt that played out on stage in front of a large audience. a prominent political leader was speaking when he suddenly had a gun pointed at his face. what happened next may be pure luck. abc's alex
the obama white house has studied this very, very closely. they know the perils of the second term. they think they can avoid the worst pitfalls. first of all, they are saying there's no scandals on the horizon, but they say they can avoid the worst by having a focused agenda and moving fast. >> we'll see if they can. george, thank you very much. george will have a special inauguration edition of "this week" this morning. white house senior adviser david plouffe is on the show...
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. >>> also this morning, who's in and who's out at the obama white house. find out why hilda solis is leaving and why jack lew's signature may soon be seen just about anywhere. i think i'm going to do something like that with my signature. >> you can't tell me you can find a letter in that. that's just a quick little doodle to get through. and more shuffling at the white house. then we'll turn to pro baseball's decision to nominate nobody to the hall of fame this year. it's stirring up a debate over three famous players who got in the middle of a performance enhancing drug scandal. >> my, my. >>> and just hours before the oscars nominations are announced, the people's choice awards were given out. wait until you see the breakup dress taylor swift was showing off last night. it is something to behold. >> between the race and her multiple relationships now, i think he's beginning to do that whole britney thing where she's shedding the whole good girl thing. >> the dress makes sense. it's a sort of in your face dress. >>> the flu outbreak has gotten so bad tha
. >>> also this morning, who's in and who's out at the obama white house. find out why hilda solis is leaving and why jack lew's signature may soon be seen just about anywhere. i think i'm going to do something like that with my signature. >> you can't tell me you can find a letter in that. that's just a quick little doodle to get through. and more shuffling at the white house. then we'll turn to pro baseball's decision to nominate nobody to the hall of fame this year. it's...
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the white house says obama and israel's prime minister will discuss issues of mutual concern, including iran and syria. >>> a sports plan being presented on capitol hill today and the focus remains the importance behind concussions by school athletes, why a high number of school athletes don't suffer other serious or deadly injuries. >>> the blackout from super super bowl xlvii in new orleans is taking on a life of its own. an independent third-party group will be hired to investigate the incident. that's according toentergy, the company that manages the superdome. it set off a storm of speculation about the cause and many are saying it's an embarrassment to new orleans, but the national football league says it's not going to keep the city from hosting the game once again in the future. >>> what would a super bowl be like without any over-the-top half time show, how about a marching band or nothing at all? we could find out next year when the game goes to new jersey. it's going to be open stadium and bad weather is always a possibility. a source is telling the "new york post' if there w
the white house says obama and israel's prime minister will discuss issues of mutual concern, including iran and syria. >>> a sports plan being presented on capitol hill today and the focus remains the importance behind concussions by school athletes, why a high number of school athletes don't suffer other serious or deadly injuries. >>> the blackout from super super bowl xlvii in new orleans is taking on a life of its own. an independent third-party group will be hired to...
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president obama will honor them today. back in 1972 it wasn't a tradition for the president to invite teams to the white house to congratulate them. >> to think that 40 years later that great accomplishment is going to be remembered by the president of the united states, that's pretty impressive. >> the 1972 miami dolphins remain the only nfl team to win every game in the regular season and playoffs. they beat the redskins in the super bowl in 1973. >>> take a look at this. this is incredible. it's time lapse video showing the eruption of a volcano in new zealand. it's mostly steam you're seeing shooting into the air. the volcano has been going on and off for about a year now. this happened shortly after an active in japan did the same thing. the mountains are 5,600 miles apart. >> gorgeous to see. >>> for today not to gor so gorgeous in terms of fog this morning. we have that dense fog advisory. that could be dangerous if you don't put a lot of distance between you and that vehicle in front of you. take it easy on the roa
president obama will honor them today. back in 1972 it wasn't a tradition for the president to invite teams to the white house to congratulate them. >> to think that 40 years later that great accomplishment is going to be remembered by the president of the united states, that's pretty impressive. >> the 1972 miami dolphins remain the only nfl team to win every game in the regular season and playoffs. they beat the redskins in the super bowl in 1973. >>> take a look at this....
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thank you very much. >> president obama from the white house briefing room, saying that all americans stand with the people of boston, a tough and resilient town that has taken a tragedy today. two explosions shortly before 3:00 p.m., near the finish line of the boston marathon. at least two have been killed, dozens have been injured. the president also said we don't know yet who did this or why. as you look at that moment of impact, shortly before 3:00 p.m., but the president promising on behalf of all the american people that we will get to the bottom of this. the investigative stage has just begun. he's ordered every federal resource to help the mayor and governor and police of boston to figure out who did this. those people will be held accountable. we'll stay with this. diane sawyer will be here shortly with a special one-hour edition of "world news." much more on "nightline" and i'll see you tomorrow >>> i saw the garbage barrel explode. i saw the flashings the fire and -- flash, the fire and smoke. >> people were caught by two explosion and another one at the jfk library. polic
thank you very much. >> president obama from the white house briefing room, saying that all americans stand with the people of boston, a tough and resilient town that has taken a tragedy today. two explosions shortly before 3:00 p.m., near the finish line of the boston marathon. at least two have been killed, dozens have been injured. the president also said we don't know yet who did this or why. as you look at that moment of impact, shortly before 3:00 p.m., but the president promising...
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president obama skeet shooting at the white house. look at this. >> pull. >> the president first mentioned his skeet shooting in an interview he came to the "new republic" magazine he gave about gun restrictions. >> look, i understand where you're coming from, i'm not trying to take away your recreati recreational rifles. >> reporter: today a sad memory for 15-year-old gunned down this week in a random shooting. not clear how often the president goes skeet shooting. the white house hopes by releasing this photo they'll put to rest some of the criticism and turn the debate back on gun control. >> reena thank you. >>> gun violence and gun control will be one of the topics on "this week" when george will have an exclusive interview with harry reid. first thing in the morning, right here, on abc's twooek twooeshg. >>> meantime, a major political scandal in nebraska tonight. the lieutenant governor resigning tonight. a republican married for 29 years, quickly resigned according to the omaha world herald after disclosures he made thousands
president obama skeet shooting at the white house. look at this. >> pull. >> the president first mentioned his skeet shooting in an interview he came to the "new republic" magazine he gave about gun restrictions. >> look, i understand where you're coming from, i'm not trying to take away your recreati recreational rifles. >> reporter: today a sad memory for 15-year-old gunned down this week in a random shooting. not clear how often the president goes skeet...
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sasha obama telling her father, you didn't mess up. this evening, the scene inside the white house, outside, the unprecedented security. what they're doing for this inugation, they've never done before. >>> the other news tonight, after the siege, a clearer picture emerging this evening of th the horror. inside that deadly hostage trap. investigators discover more bodies. >>> the fall-out after the football star breaks his silence. what we've now learn after that elaborate hoax. and back in washington, what a ball. tonight we go back. who did frank sinatra perform for? who decided we needed more than one of these inaugural balls? >> good evening, from our nation's capital tonight. we are here this evening as the nation prepares to witness the moment that comes once every four years, the presidential inauguration. the constitution requires the inauguration to be held on january 20th, but because the day is sunday, the nation will see it play out tomorrow just behind me at the capital. quietly today, chief justice john roberts administer
sasha obama telling her father, you didn't mess up. this evening, the scene inside the white house, outside, the unprecedented security. what they're doing for this inugation, they've never done before. >>> the other news tonight, after the siege, a clearer picture emerging this evening of th the horror. inside that deadly hostage trap. investigators discover more bodies. >>> the fall-out after the football star breaks his silence. what we've now learn after that elaborate...
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. >>> today president barack obama leaves the white house and heads north to pennsylvania and to new york. for the next two days he'll be stopping in towns and schools talking about his vision for a better bargain for the middle class. he's set today to speak at the university of buffalo and a high school in syracuse. then tomorrow he'll stop at the locka wanna college in scranton, p.a. >>> now to the 50th anniversary to the march on washington. a group of religious leaders are starting to moird kaid in birmingham today. they'll make several stops of historical significance to the civil rights movement. it'll end saturday with a march from the lincoln memorial to the martin luther king, jr. memorial in washington d.c. >>> your input is needed to help improve baltimore public pools. the city department of rec will be holding a series of public meetings in the next month. they want to hear from you. the first one is tonight at cold spring rec center on filmore street. the goal is to improve the quality of the facilities and find ways to help the pool system grow in our city. >>> and we
. >>> today president barack obama leaves the white house and heads north to pennsylvania and to new york. for the next two days he'll be stopping in towns and schools talking about his vision for a better bargain for the middle class. he's set today to speak at the university of buffalo and a high school in syracuse. then tomorrow he'll stop at the locka wanna college in scranton, p.a. >>> now to the 50th anniversary to the march on washington. a group of religious leaders...
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the white house has announced last night that president obama will skip his planned trip to asia next week. >> the president had hoped to attend two economic summits. but he decided to remain in washington. a spokesman says it's a missed opportunity to increase u.s. exports because of the shutdown. >>> we want to know what you want to say to lawmakers about the shutdown. send us an instagram video with the #tellwashington. >>> nebraska, one tornado overnight. one likely twister was spotted near lincoln. it may have been on the ground for as much as 30 miles. police say one home was destroyed. >>> people along the gulf coast are bracing for tropical storm karen. they taking boats out of the water, tying anything that could blow away. and shock stocking up on supplies. jim dickey. jim? >> karen, drifting off to the north. it's fighting off dry air, fighting shear. not all that likely it becomes a hurricane. if it does, a minimal hurricane. before it makes landfall early sunday morning. the impact, much the same, regardless. we're going to see soaking rain and flooding rainfall, as it mo
the white house has announced last night that president obama will skip his planned trip to asia next week. >> the president had hoped to attend two economic summits. but he decided to remain in washington. a spokesman says it's a missed opportunity to increase u.s. exports because of the shutdown. >>> we want to know what you want to say to lawmakers about the shutdown. send us an instagram video with the #tellwashington. >>> nebraska, one tornado overnight. one likely...
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the white house says -- the breed works well for the obamas because of family allergies. sunny is entirely black, bo has a couple white spots down the middle and on paws. as you can see. >> i would hope the dogs have been fixed, i would say. >> i think so -- >> both, male/female. >> new one is a female. >> oh. >> sunny looks bigger than the male. >> may have a bunch of litters. coming around. >> good for families allergic to dander. >> that's right. that's right. very adorable. >> hollywood mourning yet another young star. >> girls and guns -- why women are the fastest growing segment of gun owners. you are watching "world news now." ♪ >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by consumer cellular. ♪ janie got a gun >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by consumer cellular. ♪ oh. ♪ [ female announcer ] stress sweat smells the worst. and secret clinical strength gives you four times the protection against it. secret clinical strength. vidal sassoon volume collection gives you amped-up shape, zero weight. foaming air mousse boosts and li
the white house says -- the breed works well for the obamas because of family allergies. sunny is entirely black, bo has a couple white spots down the middle and on paws. as you can see. >> i would hope the dogs have been fixed, i would say. >> i think so -- >> both, male/female. >> new one is a female. >> oh. >> sunny looks bigger than the male. >> may have a bunch of litters. coming around. >> good for families allergic to dander. >>...
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obama's inaugural address. the white house says the big focus will be the economy and the middle-class. president obama's state of the union speech tonight will focus on jobs and the economy. it's expected to be different in substance and tone than the inaugural address last month. >> the economy will be central to the speech so everybody can have a fair shot. >> reporter: the president will push for additional government spending to provote manufacturing, clean energy and infrastructure. he will also address the cuts set to go. in adding additional spending would require congressional approval, setting mr. obama on a collision course with house republicans. >> it's time for washington to literally get back to the basics. we can't continue to spend money we don't have. >> reporter: president obama will elaborate on the big themes from his inaugural speech, immigration, climate change and gun violence. tomorrow, the president takes his message on the road, heading to asheville, north carolina, for a speech at an
obama's inaugural address. the white house says the big focus will be the economy and the middle-class. president obama's state of the union speech tonight will focus on jobs and the economy. it's expected to be different in substance and tone than the inaugural address last month. >> the economy will be central to the speech so everybody can have a fair shot. >> reporter: the president will push for additional government spending to provote manufacturing, clean energy and...
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well, we learned today that president obama will nominate white house chief of staff jack lew as the new treasury secretary. and his signature will appear on every bill in our wallets. but when we looked up that signature, there it is. one person described it as a slinky that lost its spring. lew says if confirmed, he'll try to improve his penmanship. >>> and, what is your monopoly identity? do you go for the dog, the hat, the thimble? today, monopoly announced they'll retire one of those tokens. and we, together, get to choose which one. so, you can vote online. the betting pros, by the way, say the wheelbarrow is the most likely to go. you can also vote for a new token, either a cat, a robot, a helicopter, a guitar or a diamond ring. i like the wheelbarrow. oh well. if you see something out there for our "instant index," be sure to tweet it to me, @dianesawyer. >>> and, coming up next here, we saw her take home gold in london. so, why was missy franklin so nervous for a high school swim meet? hi, i just switched jobs, and i want to roll over my old 401(k) into a fidelity ira. man:
well, we learned today that president obama will nominate white house chief of staff jack lew as the new treasury secretary. and his signature will appear on every bill in our wallets. but when we looked up that signature, there it is. one person described it as a slinky that lost its spring. lew says if confirmed, he'll try to improve his penmanship. >>> and, what is your monopoly identity? do you go for the dog, the hat, the thimble? today, monopoly announced they'll retire one of...
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so, they spent some time with president obama. the reigning nba champs were the guest of honor at the white house. they presented mr. obama with an autographed basketball and a jersey. and superstar, lebron james, stole the show. >> am i supposed to say something? >> you can if you want. >> it's your world, man. i'm in the white house right now. this is like -- hey. mom, i made it. >> nice, genuine moment there. it was the team's first visit to the white house since winning the nba title in 2006. >> the president actually looks short in that group. >> 6'1" president obama. the president doesn't feel short too often. next to lebron, we all do. >>> next, "the pulse." and a brand-new diet coke hunk makes his debut. >>> and a new health scare for barbara walters. but even her co-hosts on "the view" couldn't help but to laugh. [ female announcer ] going to sleep may be easy, but when you wake up in the middle of the night it can be frustrating. it's hard to turn off and go back to sleep. intermezzo is the first and only prescription sl
so, they spent some time with president obama. the reigning nba champs were the guest of honor at the white house. they presented mr. obama with an autographed basketball and a jersey. and superstar, lebron james, stole the show. >> am i supposed to say something? >> you can if you want. >> it's your world, man. i'm in the white house right now. this is like -- hey. mom, i made it. >> nice, genuine moment there. it was the team's first visit to the white house since...
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president obama in a rare white house meeting with his national security advisors today. this prompted the meeting. growing proof that chemical weapons might have been used to kill more than 1,000 in syria, among them so many children. tonight volunteers, doctors without borders, inside syria, treating patients. now revealing the symptoms they are treating. saying more than 3,000 patients were rushed in with what they call neurotoxin symptoms, similar to what you'd see in a chemical attack. more than 300 people they say died. >>> tonight here three urgent questions, is america about to get involved? what are the options? and if so, how soon? abc's cleave global affairs correspondent martha raddatz reports from the region on the cris this syria. marth ra. >> reporter: good evening, david. as we stand here tonight, u.s. warships are being repositioned very nearby in case of a military air strike on syria. tonight, evidence of a chemical attack in syria is mounting. new images
president obama in a rare white house meeting with his national security advisors today. this prompted the meeting. growing proof that chemical weapons might have been used to kill more than 1,000 in syria, among them so many children. tonight volunteers, doctors without borders, inside syria, treating patients. now revealing the symptoms they are treating. saying more than 3,000 patients were rushed in with what they call neurotoxin symptoms, similar to what you'd see in a chemical attack....
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on a picture perfect deal on the south lawn vut white house, president obama made it a plight afairks first teasing jacoby jones. >> i'm trying to figure out if he's doing the two step or fox trot. >> reporter: joe flacco was next. >> good timing with that contract being up. that was some good timing. capped off one of the best post seasons more than 1100 passing yards. i would say that qualifies as a leap. >> and ray lewis. >> coming back from a triceps injury, which i believe was caused by that dance he does, but -- no, i'm not doing that dance. >> reporter: your turn, ed reed. >> ed's death gray hair. i'm not the only one. you look like an old man. >> reporter: coach john harbaugh promised another visit. >> we have plans to be here next year. >> reporter: at the white house, tim rutherford. >> that was cool. he really did do his homework. >> beautiful day to grab the kids and pick up some fresh fruit. well, the timing is right, too. we'll show you one of the best places to buy maryland produce. >> and a politician is back pedaling on what he means about working moms. >> and tropica
on a picture perfect deal on the south lawn vut white house, president obama made it a plight afairks first teasing jacoby jones. >> i'm trying to figure out if he's doing the two step or fox trot. >> reporter: joe flacco was next. >> good timing with that contract being up. that was some good timing. capped off one of the best post seasons more than 1100 passing yards. i would say that qualifies as a leap. >> and ray lewis. >> coming back from a triceps injury,...
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. >>> and how president obama enlisted the help of a very animated young man to kick off the white house easter egg roll. >>> and good morning. travel could prove a challenge for millions in the nation's heartland, now in the grips of that winter storm. >> further south, a tornado spun off by that very same system hit a town in east texas, leaving at least one person dead and dozens of homes damaged. abc's tahman bradley is joining us this morning and has the latest. >> reporter: good morning, rob and diana. the midsection of the nation is taking a pounding. about 60 million people were caught in the blinding snow ha has times has been accompanied by thunder and lightning. it's a real monster. and it's dangerous. this morning, the heartland is buried in snow. the blizzard marched towards chicago. the great lakes and northern midwest are bracing for almost a foot of snow. the monster storm has socked the heartland. parts of kansas and missouri were socked by thundersnow. instead of pouring rain, it was pouring snow. and conditions made driving treacherous. >> it's a mess out here. >> repo
. >>> and how president obama enlisted the help of a very animated young man to kick off the white house easter egg roll. >>> and good morning. travel could prove a challenge for millions in the nation's heartland, now in the grips of that winter storm. >> further south, a tornado spun off by that very same system hit a town in east texas, leaving at least one person dead and dozens of homes damaged. abc's tahman bradley is joining us this morning and has the latest....
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. >> we want to tell you about big changes at the white house. president obama is replacing his outgoing national security national security with susan rice -- outgoing national security adviser with susan rice. the president is hoping for a quick confirmation. >> to ensure we have the litership, i would -- leadership, i would strongly urge the senate to confirm her without delay. >> one of the biggest critics is john mccain. >> all right. you can't take the kids to play at plumb tree park because it's undergoing a make joamplet the old equipment is being removed and replaced. updated lighting is being installed and there's molded concrete. >>> if you want to fesh for free, you haven't missed your chance. last saturday was free fishing day. people were at loch raven. the 4th of july will also be a free fishing day in our state. >>> well, the end of the school year is fast approaching. one public school thanked volunteers for reading to students. it's part of the book worms program. today's students host add breakfast for their volunteer readers.
. >> we want to tell you about big changes at the white house. president obama is replacing his outgoing national security national security with susan rice -- outgoing national security adviser with susan rice. the president is hoping for a quick confirmation. >> to ensure we have the litership, i would -- leadership, i would strongly urge the senate to confirm her without delay. >> one of the biggest critics is john mccain. >> all right. you can't take the kids to play...
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white house officials say the iranians turned down the handshake with president obama, saying it was, quote, too complicated back in
white house officials say the iranians turned down the handshake with president obama, saying it was, quote, too complicated back in
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. >>> a meeting at the white house between president obama and top congressional leaders did absolutely nothing to resolve the crisis. here's abc's jonathan karl. >> speaker of the house john boehner emerged from the west wing saying the president refused to negotiate. >> the president reiterated one more time this tonight that he will not negotiate. all we are asking for here is a discussion and fairness for the american people under obama care. >> reporter: president told republican leaders he won't negotiate on obama care or anything else until they agree to reopen the government and raise the so-called debt ceiling allowing the government to borrow more money. if that doesn't happy october 17th, the u.s. government will face its first ever default with catastrophic economic consequences. senate leader harry reid warned it could happen. >> you were in the meeting more than an hour. what's your sense? how real is the danger that the country may default? >> i think that it looks like these people are headed where they want to go. >> reporter: shortly before the meeting, president obama
. >>> a meeting at the white house between president obama and top congressional leaders did absolutely nothing to resolve the crisis. here's abc's jonathan karl. >> speaker of the house john boehner emerged from the west wing saying the president refused to negotiate. >> the president reiterated one more time this tonight that he will not negotiate. all we are asking for here is a discussion and fairness for the american people under obama care. >> reporter:...
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>> so how will president obama respond? the white house is considering a number of options. and for more on that, let's bring in jonathan karl in washington. jon, what can you tell us? >> the president ordered the national security team to drop options for a possible military strike on syria. one official says there's, quote, a strong suspicion that the assad regime is responsible for what appears to be a large-scale chemical attack on civilians, including many children. the intelligence community is still gathering evidence, but the senior official tells me there are strong indications implicating the syrian government. the attack was on rebel-held territory and apparently done using rockets, rockets the rebels do not possess. but there's a divide on how to respond, although an official says if there is a strike, it must be done timely. soon enough to prevent another chemical attack. the white house does not want to act alone. u.s. officials are back channelling through the u.n. to see if russia could be convinced to agree to a resolution. they have veto power
>> so how will president obama respond? the white house is considering a number of options. and for more on that, let's bring in jonathan karl in washington. jon, what can you tell us? >> the president ordered the national security team to drop options for a possible military strike on syria. one official says there's, quote, a strong suspicion that the assad regime is responsible for what appears to be a large-scale chemical attack on civilians, including many children. the...
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to be congratulated by president obama. as for other teams trying to win a similar visit here's espn. >>> welcome to your "sportscenter" update, i'm jorge andres. hit the ice. game three between the kings and the blackhawks. l.a. down 2-0 to chicago. second period, kings up, 1-0. surrounded by this, right place, right time. finding the back of the net. his fifth goal of the season, slava voynov. bryan bickell and look at jonathan quick, a quick reflex there. ridiculous save, 19 saves for him in the game, kings win it, 3-1. >>> to the diamond rangers taking on the red sox. bottom of the second. sox up-0. jackie bradley jr. getting his first career dinger, a two-run home run. just like that, boston up 4-0. bottom five, sox up 10-2. a long fly ball to right and that's a dinger. his fourth of the season. the red sox up 11-2. bem eight now, rangers down 17-5. yeah, you heard me. 17-5. and david ortiz, he would head out to right. sox win it, 17-5. and that's your "sportscenter" update, i'm jorge andres. have a great day. >>> all
to be congratulated by president obama. as for other teams trying to win a similar visit here's espn. >>> welcome to your "sportscenter" update, i'm jorge andres. hit the ice. game three between the kings and the blackhawks. l.a. down 2-0 to chicago. second period, kings up, 1-0. surrounded by this, right place, right time. finding the back of the net. his fifth goal of the season, slava voynov. bryan bickell and look at jonathan quick, a quick reflex there. ridiculous save,...
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and welcome to the white house, everyone. i am so honored to help introduce this year's nominees for best picture and to help celebrate the movies that lift our spirits, broaden our minds and transport us to places we have never imagined. this has been an exciting year for movies, and i want to congratulate all the nominees on their tremendous work. these nine movies took us back in time and all around the world they made us laugh, they made us weep and they made us grip our armrests just a little tighter. they taught us that love can endure against all odds and transform our lives in the most surprising ways, and they reminded us that we can overcome any obstacle if we dig deep enough and fight hard enough and find the courage to believe in ourselves. these lessons apply to all of us no matter who we are or what we look like or where we come from or who we love, but they are especially important for our young people, every day through engagement in the arts, our children learn to open their imaginations to dream just a littl
and welcome to the white house, everyone. i am so honored to help introduce this year's nominees for best picture and to help celebrate the movies that lift our spirits, broaden our minds and transport us to places we have never imagined. this has been an exciting year for movies, and i want to congratulate all the nominees on their tremendous work. these nine movies took us back in time and all around the world they made us laugh, they made us weep and they made us grip our armrests just a...
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. >> the white house said president obama quote is not going to negotiate over the need for congress to act to reopen the government or raise the debt limit end quote. it adds the president was pleased leaders could take part in a discussion but they continue going on with no end in sight. >>> this morning the president will travel to rockville to visit a construction company and explain how the shutdown hit small businesses the most. roosevelt leftwich is live this morning with a preview. >> reporter: the president will take the case to end the government shutdown here to rockville. here's going to come to this place right here. this m. louise construction is the asphalt plant for the company. the baltimore based business is one of the largest minority and woman owned construction firms in our area. obama's press secretary jay carney says the company is an example of a business that's grown in recent years because interest rates have been low and businesses have been able to borrow money cheaply to expand. yesterday the president met with leaders to find common ground on the budget
. >> the white house said president obama quote is not going to negotiate over the need for congress to act to reopen the government or raise the debt limit end quote. it adds the president was pleased leaders could take part in a discussion but they continue going on with no end in sight. >>> this morning the president will travel to rockville to visit a construction company and explain how the shutdown hit small businesses the most. roosevelt leftwich is live this morning with...
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president obama invited all 232 house republicans to the white house to discuss the situation. but the republicans only sent an 18-member delegation which meant michelle obama got stuck with more than 200 brown rice tofurkey,burgers, the gluten free seaweed buns don't keep. that went badly. a poll shows that congress has an all-time low approval rating of 5%. another poll found congress to be less popular than irs, the dmv, hemorrhoids -- potholes and cockroaches. that's right. this is more popular than this in the united states. right now. [ cheers and applause ] [ applause ] and even dog poop had a higher approval rating than congress. 15% of americans approve of dog
president obama invited all 232 house republicans to the white house to discuss the situation. but the republicans only sent an 18-member delegation which meant michelle obama got stuck with more than 200 brown rice tofurkey,burgers, the gluten free seaweed buns don't keep. that went badly. a poll shows that congress has an all-time low approval rating of 5%. another poll found congress to be less popular than irs, the dmv, hemorrhoids -- potholes and cockroaches. that's right. this is more...
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. >> reporter: at the white house president obama urged against a rush to judgment. not using the word terrorism. but he vowed justice for those responsible. >> make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this. and we will find out who did this, we'll find out why they did this. any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice. >> reporter: now cities across the country remain on high alert this morning for other possible attacks. officials advise if you see something, say something but they say the best advice is to keep living out your life. john and diana. >> all right, devin, always good advice, thank you from washington for us. >>> devin just touched on this big cities almost immediately went on high alert following the attack. >> here in new york there was an increased police presence throughout the city. cars lined the streets in times square which was itself the scene of an attempted bombing back in 2010. police with bomb-sniffing dogs visible at area airports, as well. >>> and a high alert on the west coast also. in
. >> reporter: at the white house president obama urged against a rush to judgment. not using the word terrorism. but he vowed justice for those responsible. >> make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this. and we will find out who did this, we'll find out why they did this. any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice. >> reporter: now cities across the country remain on high alert this morning for other possible attacks....
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president obama will visit the company. a white house spokesperson says a prolonged government shutdown would harm small businesses. he postponed a trip to malaysia this weekend because of the government shut down. more on this in two minutes on >>> we're back in a half-hour with a check of news, weather and traffic on "good morning maryland." stay with us for that. to new york now. ♪ [ male announcer ] some people lift your spirits... the same way the smooth, creamy taste of coffee-mate... makes coffee and your day better. coffee-mate. coffee's perfect mate. >>> good morning, america. and breaking overnight. this florida airport, plunged into chaos. two suspicious packages discovered. stranded passengers running for cover. >> everybody started running, all of the people that works at the counters started ducking behind where the packages go. >> authorities revealing one of the items was a destructive device. new details coming in. >>> deadlock in the political staredown. no sign of either side giving up in on the vicious
president obama will visit the company. a white house spokesperson says a prolonged government shutdown would harm small businesses. he postponed a trip to malaysia this weekend because of the government shut down. more on this in two minutes on >>> we're back in a half-hour with a check of news, weather and traffic on "good morning maryland." stay with us for that. to new york now. ♪ [ male announcer ] some people lift your spirits... the same way the smooth, creamy taste...
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a white house spokesperson says they will lay out the growth of the middle class. he will also speak about legislation reform and gun control. >>> president obama will take to a different forum to address americans on wednesday at 4:50. the president will hold a google hangout. can you submit a question to the president president using the white house's yew youtube channel. >>> tonight, we'll arm you with the best information to make your valentine happy. we but baltimore chocolates to the test. our very own love doctor oversaw this experiment. >> this is fawn story we'll wife you give you at 11:00. because it's the healthiest chocolate around, we used dark chocolate. we went to 3 different chock la tiers -- chock particular tiers. -- chocolatiers. one of them actually won baltimore's best chocolatier in 2008. we will also ask people to tell us which one was the best. we'll tell you the result and see exactly which one was the best. we're hoping we'll have a fun package for you. >> makers' mark is getting a bit watered down. the distiller is reducing the alcohol co
a white house spokesperson says they will lay out the growth of the middle class. he will also speak about legislation reform and gun control. >>> president obama will take to a different forum to address americans on wednesday at 4:50. the president will hold a google hangout. can you submit a question to the president president using the white house's yew youtube channel. >>> tonight, we'll arm you with the best information to make your valentine happy. we but baltimore...
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president obama's nomination of janet yellen for the fed. that's coming later today. she will become the first female chief of any major central bank. one of the most important economic policy jobs in the world. we'll talk to jon karl about that. >> see if the senate says. first woman to hold that kind of position. >>> let's get right to the government shutdown and its impact on the families of these american servicemen and women you're seeing. the ultimate sacrifice. the so-called death benefits cut off to families of those fallen soldiers. abc's jim avila is in washington with much more on this. good morning, jim. >> reporter: good morning, robin. sick children that can't get into clinical trials. capitol cops working out pay. and now, fallen heroes without family death benefits. they paid the ultimate price. but families of the war dead are being asked to suffer even more, due to the government shutdown. at the top of the list of things not working, for now nine days of shutdown, is what the pentagon calls the death gratuity. a $100,000 death payment to families of
president obama's nomination of janet yellen for the fed. that's coming later today. she will become the first female chief of any major central bank. one of the most important economic policy jobs in the world. we'll talk to jon karl about that. >> see if the senate says. first woman to hold that kind of position. >>> let's get right to the government shutdown and its impact on the families of these american servicemen and women you're seeing. the ultimate sacrifice. the...
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president obama will honor them in a special ceremony tomorrow. the 1972 col begins -- dolphins are the only nfl team to win every game in the regular season and playoffs. the team beat the redskins in the super bowl in 1973. >>> and speaking of the nfl standing on sidelines can be hazardous. fox sideliner reporter pam oliver is hit in the face by a chandler pass during the colts giants pregame. she was fine as a veteran reporter laughed it off and showed the painful -- oh. third quarter she showed it off a bit. fox sports tweeted out pam oliver is a trooper. that's the way you do it. >>> this is her dream wedding to walk down the aisle to the tune of duck calls. surrounded by friends and family and a couple hundred strangers megan cook marriedy charlie miller in a field and stream store in pennsylvania. they were not prepared for what happened after they exchanged the nuptials. take a look. >> this is like christmas morning when you are a little kid. it's like oh my goodness. >> that's a first for me and good to be a part of that. they look like
president obama will honor them in a special ceremony tomorrow. the 1972 col begins -- dolphins are the only nfl team to win every game in the regular season and playoffs. the team beat the redskins in the super bowl in 1973. >>> and speaking of the nfl standing on sidelines can be hazardous. fox sideliner reporter pam oliver is hit in the face by a chandler pass during the colts giants pregame. she was fine as a veteran reporter laughed it off and showed the painful -- oh. third...
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any word on president obama, where he is at this hour? and what the white house, how they're respondi to this? i'm sure they're following this as we do, too. >> no question about that at all, david. the president is in the oval office, we know that because the marine guard is at his post in front of the west wing. also the lockdown i told you about, has now been lifted here at the white house. so folks who work at the white house, including those of us in the press, are allowed to come and go now. it looks like we're rapidly getting back to normal here. >> and john, paint the picture, if you will, obviously it's far too
any word on president obama, where he is at this hour? and what the white house, how they're respondi to this? i'm sure they're following this as we do, too. >> no question about that at all, david. the president is in the oval office, we know that because the marine guard is at his post in front of the west wing. also the lockdown i told you about, has now been lifted here at the white house. so folks who work at the white house, including those of us in the press, are allowed to come...
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and according to the white house president obama has a hand in picking the performers. >>> all right, our singer fantasia will be heading to new orleans for the super bowl. the grammy wanier is set to -- winner is set to headline a gospel concert there. other performers include donny mcclerklin and marlon way januaries. the concert will be held on february 1st. >>> all right, time now for five things to know on this thursday. former penn state assistant football coach jerry sandusky will be back in court today. the lawyers are trying to appeal the sentence saying they didn't have enough time to prepare for the trial last year. >>> and carmelo anthony will be playing with the knicks once again. he's not playing rather. he was suspended by the nba for confronting a celtics' player after the knicks' loss to boston on monday. >>> thymier perry and the reverend sharpton are holding a news conference today about a miss persons case. two men mysteriously disappeared eight years ago after being arrested in florida. >>> a safety alert about using coffee filters while flying. the faa says there
and according to the white house president obama has a hand in picking the performers. >>> all right, our singer fantasia will be heading to new orleans for the super bowl. the grammy wanier is set to -- winner is set to headline a gospel concert there. other performers include donny mcclerklin and marlon way januaries. the concert will be held on february 1st. >>> all right, time now for five things to know on this thursday. former penn state assistant football coach jerry...
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yesterday, president obama brought cops and firefighters to the white house to warn emergency workers they'll be the first to go if those cuts take effect. the deadline is less than ten days away. and so far, there's no face-to-face talks. >>> but the president is reaching across the aisle on immigration reform. last night, president obama called the three, key gop players on the issue in the senate. john mccain, lindsey graham and marco rubio. details of a white house backup plan on immigration were leaked over the weekend. >>> general john allen who was nominated to be nato supreme ally commander, and got caught up in the petraeus scandal, has announced his retirement. his concern is for the health of his wife, kathy. she has stood beside him for more than 35 years, allowing him to serve his country. >>> also, former congressman, jesse jackson jr. and his wife are due in court today. expected to plead guilty to federal charges. jackson is accused of spending $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items, including a $40,000 gold rolex. his wife, former chicago lawmaker, sandy jackson
yesterday, president obama brought cops and firefighters to the white house to warn emergency workers they'll be the first to go if those cuts take effect. the deadline is less than ten days away. and so far, there's no face-to-face talks. >>> but the president is reaching across the aisle on immigration reform. last night, president obama called the three, key gop players on the issue in the senate. john mccain, lindsey graham and marco rubio. details of a white house backup plan on...
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meanwhile president obama wants former federal prosecutor mary joe white to head the sec. kia motors is putting 200 million to compensate owners admitting -- after admig theyovercompensated the gas mileage. boeing dreamliner is grafted. safety backups failed on one of the planes allowing a battery fire a japanese airline canceled hundreds of flights. and we are getting the first look at a much anticipated film with ashton kutcher as steve jobs. >> this is freedom to create and to do and to build as artist. >> reporter: it opens today at sundance film festival and april nationwide. >>> you're watching the station that works for you. now, good morning maryland. >>> today we will show you how the highway administration is working to keep you safe in the storm. >> and you will hear from the brothers harbaugh all week leading up to the superbowl. so what do mom and dad think about this brotherly matchup? hear from them this morning. >> and get ready to send the ravens off to the big easy. find out how to celebrate the tam's trip to superbowl xvii -- xlvii i am megan pringle. >>
meanwhile president obama wants former federal prosecutor mary joe white to head the sec. kia motors is putting 200 million to compensate owners admitting -- after admig theyovercompensated the gas mileage. boeing dreamliner is grafted. safety backups failed on one of the planes allowing a battery fire a japanese airline canceled hundreds of flights. and we are getting the first look at a much anticipated film with ashton kutcher as steve jobs. >> this is freedom to create and to do and...
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rode the emotion of ribbons, green, black, and white, worn by more than 40 victims of gun violence, including former arizona congresswoman gabby giffords, emphatically calling on congress to at least call a vote on gun control. >> gabby giffords deserves a vote. the families of newtown deserve a vote. the families of aurora deserve a vote. the families of oak creek and tuscan and blacksburg and the countless other communities ripped open by gun violence, they deserve a simple vote. >> reporter: but this was a president who heard whispers that he forgot the economy in his second inaugural, emphasizing that despite all the issues that have been thrust upon him, from north korea testing nuclear weapons -- >> provocations of the sort we saw last night will only further isolate them. >> reporter: to a mad gunman invading a country school. it is the economy that will dominate barack obama's second term. >> a growing economy that creates good middle class jobs, that must be the north star that guides our efforts. >> reporter: the president proposing a series of bold actions, from a $50 bil
rode the emotion of ribbons, green, black, and white, worn by more than 40 victims of gun violence, including former arizona congresswoman gabby giffords, emphatically calling on congress to at least call a vote on gun control. >> gabby giffords deserves a vote. the families of newtown deserve a vote. the families of aurora deserve a vote. the families of oak creek and tuscan and blacksburg and the countless other communities ripped open by gun violence, they deserve a simple vote....
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president barack obama welcomes the ravens to the white house, as super bowl champs, ray lewis and ed reed are expected to attend the ceremony and they will get their super bowl rings on friday. >>> straight ahead. one more check of the forecast, heading out the door. lynette? can we say picture-perfect? >> yes, i would say. that picture-perfect for today. and then start to see the change moving in. this morning we are on the cool side. 54 degrees in hickory. and warming up nicely in sparrows point and 6 a degrees. and kent island, 54. and columbia at 55. and frederick now as you head out and about this morning, grab the jacket. because it is a little bit on the coolish side. but this afternoon, it is going to be nice and pleasant. get out there and enjoy. it because we will have change coming. i am going to talk about that in just a second and take you outside in towson with the blue skies and the high level clouds. those will continue flew -- through the morning and into the afternoon. i will say we will have more clouds on tap for today than yesterday. but we will still get the sun
president barack obama welcomes the ravens to the white house, as super bowl champs, ray lewis and ed reed are expected to attend the ceremony and they will get their super bowl rings on friday. >>> straight ahead. one more check of the forecast, heading out the door. lynette? can we say picture-perfect? >> yes, i would say. that picture-perfect for today. and then start to see the change moving in. this morning we are on the cool side. 54 degrees in hickory. and warming up...
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if it is true, it would be an unusually sweeping move for the obama administration to obtain what most americans consider private information. attorney general eric holder will be on capitol hill today. he'll likely face some tough questions from lawmakers. john and diana. >> all right, devin dwyer live for us in washington this morning. thank you. >>> all right, another developing story this morning, the first named storm of the atlantic hurricane season, tropical storm andrea spinning in the gulf of mexico just hours away from making landfall in florida. >> people along florida's west coast were busy filling up sandbags ahead of the storm bracing for soaking rain and damaging floodsment for the very latest on andrea's path here's accuweather meteorologist jim dickey. >> good morning. we're tracking the first named storm, tropical storm andrea moving its way slowly north and eastward. rain will come down in bucks across florida as we head through the day. many spots along the track of andrea as it later on through the week into the weekend drifts up the eastern seaboard. upwards of 4
if it is true, it would be an unusually sweeping move for the obama administration to obtain what most americans consider private information. attorney general eric holder will be on capitol hill today. he'll likely face some tough questions from lawmakers. john and diana. >> all right, devin dwyer live for us in washington this morning. thank you. >>> all right, another developing story this morning, the first named storm of the atlantic hurricane season, tropical storm andrea...
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to strengthen during their meeting at the white house. the chiefs know gun violence firsthand, that's because they came from communities that saw mass shootings recently. they also told the president to push for better mental health programs. >>> more gun violence to report this morning. a doctor has been shot and killed at a clinic in southern california. he was found in an examination room yesterday with multiple gunshot wounds. police arrested a man who was in the same room. some witnesses say the doctor was a urologis and the suspect was a patient. >>> 16 illnesses have been reported, most in michigan, after many of the victims ate a raw hamburger dish. as a precaution, more than 1,000 pounds of ground beef were recalled at detroit area stores. half of the victims went to the hospital with salmonella symptoms. >> raw hamburger doesn't sound good, regardless of salmonellsa. just cook the burger. >>> we should say that a fan who was injured when this next incident took place has already been released from the hospital. he's okay, but do
to strengthen during their meeting at the white house. the chiefs know gun violence firsthand, that's because they came from communities that saw mass shootings recently. they also told the president to push for better mental health programs. >>> more gun violence to report this morning. a doctor has been shot and killed at a clinic in southern california. he was found in an examination room yesterday with multiple gunshot wounds. police arrested a man who was in the same room. some...
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house speaker john boehner left the white house angry. meanwhile, president obama sent a message. >> i'm happy to have negotiations with the republicans and speaker bane are on a whole range of issues -- boehner, but we can't do it with a gun held to the head of the american people. >> this isn't some damn game. the american people don't want their government shut down and neither do i. >> the white house said republican legislatures are trying to restore operations on a piecemeal basis. the who's has already vowed to veto those bit by bit measures. >> people who planned a weekend away are being turned away because of the government shutdown. >> it's ridiculous that people have jobs, our senators and representatives and can't reach an agreement and do their job. >> while most are fur loid, a few remain on the island just in case. >> the maryland baltimore zoo is seeing new field trips. schools planned on taking trips but with the shutdown the schools have had to make other plans. 10 schools or organizations called yesterday trying to set
house speaker john boehner left the white house angry. meanwhile, president obama sent a message. >> i'm happy to have negotiations with the republicans and speaker bane are on a whole range of issues -- boehner, but we can't do it with a gun held to the head of the american people. >> this isn't some damn game. the american people don't want their government shut down and neither do i. >> the white house said republican legislatures are trying to restore operations on a...
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now to a special meeting at the white house hosted by president obama. remember this from university of nebraska spring football game. 7-year-old jack hoffman, running in a touchdown. i remember that. he was celebrated in the end zone by the huskers. he is battling brain cancer. yesterday he met the president in the oval office where he received an autographed football and spoke with one of abc's own huskers correspondent jeff cellini. what was it like being in the white house? it was almost like beak the president. >> almost like being the president. >> barely. >> how funny. mr. obama spent 15 minutes meeting with jack, parents and sisters. jack's dad simply called it a great visit. a great kid. >> what a cutie pie. all right. here is a look at your tuesday forecast now. rain, mountain snow in the north west. another warm day in the southwest. stormy with hail and dangerous winds around green bay. des moines, kansas city, omaha. sprinkle in the northeast. scattered showers and thunderstorms from d.c. into the gulf coast. >> 80s from dallas to miami. >>
now to a special meeting at the white house hosted by president obama. remember this from university of nebraska spring football game. 7-year-old jack hoffman, running in a touchdown. i remember that. he was celebrated in the end zone by the huskers. he is battling brain cancer. yesterday he met the president in the oval office where he received an autographed football and spoke with one of abc's own huskers correspondent jeff cellini. what was it like being in the white house? it was almost...
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. >> i love michelle obama. to address the most significant event of this weekend, i love her bangs. >> reporter: hours earlier, at the white house, the second term began, as he took the oath of office, in a private ceremony. the influx of spectators who descended upon washington, to watch obama be sworn in a second time. >> the theme of this year's inauguration, is our people, our future. >> reporter: while the president plans to look to the future, he'll also pay tribute to the past. he'll be sworn in on two bibles. one used by abraham lincoln. and one, fittingly on this day, used by martin luther king. the day will have its share of star power. katy perry kicked things off at a concert earlier this weekend. ♪ at last and beyonce, whose rendition of edda james' "at last" will this time perform the national anthem at the ceremony. george, the floodgates seem to have opened. we're expecting near 1 million people here for the swearing in and the parade to follow. we'll be here all day long. george? >> thanks, j
. >> i love michelle obama. to address the most significant event of this weekend, i love her bangs. >> reporter: hours earlier, at the white house, the second term began, as he took the oath of office, in a private ceremony. the influx of spectators who descended upon washington, to watch obama be sworn in a second time. >> the theme of this year's inauguration, is our people, our future. >> reporter: while the president plans to look to the future, he'll also pay...
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. >> reporter: stannic is president obama's ear, using white house meetings to push for more resources to identify and treat the mentally ill and keep dangerous people away from guns. the problem can be seen as jails across the country like this one, where an estimated 25% to 30% of inmates suffer from a mental illness. expects say not all those people belong here. those that do sometimes struggle to get the care they need. 8 of 9 killers in mass shootings last year had histories ofmental illness. few received care and none were blocked from purchasing weapons. >> when we run the background check for you to purchase or acquire a hand gun, if we say it's okay, you should be good to go. the fact of the matter it's not. it's america's dirty little secret. >> reporter: just 12 states submit mental health data to the database, and only that do only include court ordered records. president obama said strengthening that system is a top priority, proposing money for states for better recordkeeping and asking doctors to report credible threats of violence when they appear. >> you have people wh
. >> reporter: stannic is president obama's ear, using white house meetings to push for more resources to identify and treat the mentally ill and keep dangerous people away from guns. the problem can be seen as jails across the country like this one, where an estimated 25% to 30% of inmates suffer from a mental illness. expects say not all those people belong here. those that do sometimes struggle to get the care they need. 8 of 9 killers in mass shootings last year had histories ofmental...
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>> get out of hollywood. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: president obama today nominated current white house chief of staff jack lew to be the next secretary of the treasury. that is a person whose signature goes on the right side of the bill. and this is jack lew's signature. it's either his signature or the migratory pattern of a housefly. [ laughter ] looks like he used a spirograph. before he was chief of staff of the white house, he worked at hoes stesz as a cupcake icer. his signature will appear on all newly printed u.s. bills. it's about time bills look like they were signed by a rumba. [ laughter ] when the academy award nominations come out, there are a lot of opinions, sometimes strong opinions about who got snubbed. i always wonder how many of those people actually saw the movies they claim to have loved. so this afternoon, we sent a camera on the street and asked some people passing by what they thought about specific movies, specific roles in movies that do not exist. none of what we asked these people about are true. so we made it all up. but that didn't stop them from w
>> get out of hollywood. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: president obama today nominated current white house chief of staff jack lew to be the next secretary of the treasury. that is a person whose signature goes on the right side of the bill. and this is jack lew's signature. it's either his signature or the migratory pattern of a housefly. [ laughter ] looks like he used a spirograph. before he was chief of staff of the white house, he worked at hoes stesz as a cupcake icer. his...
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they are visiting the white house today for president obama to congratulate them on a super bowl win 40 years after the fact. they are ao the only team in the history of the nfl to have a perfect season. the dolphins didn't go to the white house due to the water gate scandal. a piece of history. >>> we'll be right back. ♪ [ hero mom ] oh, yeah. we're gettin' cereal. 'cause over 40 general mills cereals are 130 calories or less per serving. just look for the g. boom! that's how nutrition is done, people. [ laughs ] ♪ [ female announcer ] hey ladies. you love it. you've got to have it. cinnamon toast crunch, 'cause that cinnamon and sugar is so irresistible. everybody craves those crazy squares.® you know, from our 4,000 television commercials. yep, there i am with flo. hoo-hoo! watch it! [chuckles] anyhoo, 3 million people switched to me last year, saving an average of $475. [sigh] it feels good to help people save... with great discounts like safe driver, multicar, and multipolicy. so call me today. you'll be glad you did. cannonbox! [splash!] >>> want to have fun with the kids
they are visiting the white house today for president obama to congratulate them on a super bowl win 40 years after the fact. they are ao the only team in the history of the nfl to have a perfect season. the dolphins didn't go to the white house due to the water gate scandal. a piece of history. >>> we'll be right back. ♪ [ hero mom ] oh, yeah. we're gettin' cereal. 'cause over 40 general mills cereals are 130 calories or less per serving. just look for the g. boom! that's how...
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and here at home, hundreds rallied in front of the white house demanding that president obama take action to protect egyptians. >>> some frightening comments from outgoing fbi director bert mueller about the current threats faced by the u.s. in an interview with abc's pierre thomas, he says bombs on airplanes and terrorists using biological and chemical weapons are the most urgent threats
and here at home, hundreds rallied in front of the white house demanding that president obama take action to protect egyptians. >>> some frightening comments from outgoing fbi director bert mueller about the current threats faced by the u.s. in an interview with abc's pierre thomas, he says bombs on airplanes and terrorists using biological and chemical weapons are the most urgent threats
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now, president obama is expected to address these threats at a white house prs conference later today. his last day in washington before heading out to martha's vineyard for vacation. john? >> kristin fisher in washington, thanks very much. >>> stay with abc news for the latest on the terror threat. we'll carry the president's news conference live from the white house. >>> after his news conference, the president meets with secretary of state john kerry. kerry is getting together today with his russian counterpart. the meeting comes two days after president obama canceled a summit meeting with president vladimir putin. the case of leaker edward snowden is on the agenda. >>> another major story this morning. the threat of more flooding hanging over the center of the nation again today. >> right now, it's raining from texas to the northeast. and in missouri, rescue teams were out in full
now, president obama is expected to address these threats at a white house prs conference later today. his last day in washington before heading out to martha's vineyard for vacation. john? >> kristin fisher in washington, thanks very much. >>> stay with abc news for the latest on the terror threat. we'll carry the president's news conference live from the white house. >>> after his news conference, the president meets with secretary of state john kerry. kerry is getting...
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they were at the white house. 54 children. they submitted winning recipes for healthy foods. >> and then, the president stopped by to say hello. and there's a picture that's burning up on twitter this morning. there he is. the president, face-to-face with budding journalists. one little guy, you see him right there, even sporting we're going to say 1930s, 1940s reporter hat. >> the old-fashioned camera that goes -- >> that would be perfect. >> that's the scoop. >>> there's good-natured pranking. and then, there's this. scaring the living daylights out of your loved one while she is sleeping. >> while the cameras are rolling, an alleged boyfriend created a ghost puppet that appears to be coming out of the tv. her girlfriend fell asleep. that's his girlfriend in terror. it took a few minutes. but she woke up so scared she couldn't stop screaming. he physically restrained her from running out of the house. break up with that guy. >> i don't think they should be together. >>> this last one is entertaining. we had to make it our "p
they were at the white house. 54 children. they submitted winning recipes for healthy foods. >> and then, the president stopped by to say hello. and there's a picture that's burning up on twitter this morning. there he is. the president, face-to-face with budding journalists. one little guy, you see him right there, even sporting we're going to say 1930s, 1940s reporter hat. >> the old-fashioned camera that goes -- >> that would be perfect. >> that's the scoop....
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. >>> and history is being made at the white house when president obama nominates janet yellen as the next fed chair. she would become the first woman to hold the high-level job. she has been vice chair of the federal reserve since 2010. >>> one of the fed's big jobs is to distribute the brand-new $100 bills. they cost 12.5 cents to produce. that's a 60% increase over the older version of the c-note. the fed rejected over 1 billion notes because of printing errors. and it could cost $50 million or more to destroy those bad bills. >> dumper diving back at the fed. >> good idea. >>> apple fans have october 22nd marked on their calendar. that's when the company is expected to make its new ipad announcement. all the talk right now is that apple will roll out a new version of its traditional ipad and new ipad mini. >>> and neiman marcus christmas book is out. among its high-priced items is a special edition aston martin, there which you can buy for 344,000 bucks. you would look good. another special gift is the $1.8 million forevermark diamond experience. that includes a 24 carat diamond a
. >>> and history is being made at the white house when president obama nominates janet yellen as the next fed chair. she would become the first woman to hold the high-level job. she has been vice chair of the federal reserve since 2010. >>> one of the fed's big jobs is to distribute the brand-new $100 bills. they cost 12.5 cents to produce. that's a 60% increase over the older version of the c-note. the fed rejected over 1 billion notes because of printing errors. and it...
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president barack obama welcomes the ravens to the white house, to honor their super bowl championship. former ravens ray lewis and ed reed are expected to attend the ceremony. the ravens will get the super bowl ring on friday. >>> the ravens are in the west wing, the o's are deep in the heart of texas looking to continue winning wakes with three straight with another win against the astros. last night the birds scored the first ever win in houston topping the strohs 4-0. and the story was really all about another strong outing from chris tillman. he gave up just one run and through seven strong. the o's are 2 1/2 games out of first place in the al east. >>> if you have been invited to a posh party and i'm thinking absolutely, but it is like raiding your sister's closet and picking out what you like. >> and what you can do is make some cash in the process. megan has a great story, about a local woman cleaning house and also cleaning up at the same time. >> this box turtle wants to say hello to all of baltimore this morning. he is not shy. you will get to meet him and all of his friends
president barack obama welcomes the ravens to the white house, to honor their super bowl championship. former ravens ray lewis and ed reed are expected to attend the ceremony. the ravens will get the super bowl ring on friday. >>> the ravens are in the west wing, the o's are deep in the heart of texas looking to continue winning wakes with three straight with another win against the astros. last night the birds scored the first ever win in houston topping the strohs 4-0. and the story...
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president obama will visit ann luis construction. an example of a company that has grown in recent years because of interest rates low and businesses therefore able to borrow cheaply. a white house spokesperson is saying a prolonged government shutdown would harm small businesses. >>> they are called the greatest generation for a reason. a group of world war ii veterans determined to see the memorial that honors their bravery, storm the barricades that blocked them out. the shutdown
president obama will visit ann luis construction. an example of a company that has grown in recent years because of interest rates low and businesses therefore able to borrow cheaply. a white house spokesperson is saying a prolonged government shutdown would harm small businesses. >>> they are called the greatest generation for a reason. a group of world war ii veterans determined to see the memorial that honors their bravery, storm the barricades that blocked them out. the shutdown